Strong’s G4770

Στωϊκός

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Stóikos

Pronunciation

stoy-KOS

Definition

Stoic

Meaning

Stoic.

Usage

The term "Stóikos" refers to a member of the Stoic school of philosophy, which was founded by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC. Stoicism emphasized rationality, self-control, and virtue as the path to true happiness. In the New Testament, the term is used to describe certain philosophers encountered by the Apostle Paul.

Bible references

Acts 17:18